Fortunately for us and our world, young people are not easily discouraged. The hopes of the world rest on the fresh outlook of young people
Free time keeps me going.
I don't think American independent films have ever really been particularly experimental, except for the original guys from the '60s who were huge influences, like Stan Brakhage, Robert Breer, and Stan van der Beek. They were the true independents.
One of the things that is devastating is I realise I haven't been living a different life than when I was, like, 12. I'm shocked at how reclusive I've been since then. I was unaware of it until recently.
If it were up to the executives, they probably wouldn't have directors at all.
Because I didn't have brothers, I was always interested in the kids down the street that had four brothers in their family, so I became one of them - but it was not my family. I've always been attracted to temporary families. They tend to be lost characters.
Casting the locals is my primary concern because all the other things you assume will be manageable.
It's one thing to fight for what you believe in, another thing to fight for what others believe in.
When you are in the midst of suffering you are looking for someone to be Jesus to you. You are looking for someone to love you and help take care of you, and reach out to you.
I don't write at the library, because I smoke when I work or would like the possibility of a smoke. Also, I need to be at my own desk.
A drawing should have no unnecessary lines and a machine no unnecessary parts.